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The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
NOT AN ACCIDENT.
The Late Railroad Wreck In calIfor-
MIA Deliberately Planned,
And the Express Car Robbed Of pIa-
monds and Cold.

New YORK, March 11.-A special from
San Francisco says some remarkable facts
have come to light with respect TO the recent
wreck on the Atlantic & Pacific railroad near
the Needles, In San Beranda county. by
which Engineer Pearce was burned alive and
several other lives lost The locality Of the
accident Is on the Moiave desert. very
lonely and desolate region. where there are
no inhabitants. II was given out at first
that the accident was caused by the burning
OF bridge from locomotive sparks. After
ward 1t was limited that the bridge might
have been set on fire by tramps Now, how
er, railroad men, who are well
Informed, who declare there was a delib-
crate plan TO wreck the train and rob the ex-
press car, which was known 10 have a large
amount Of treasure ON board. There We're
several boxes Of gold coin In the express car,
which were broken open, and the contents
we're scattered over the sand. Over 5000
was not recovered. but this IA a small Item.
as Il Is said that $4,000 worth Of diamonds
In charge Of the express messenger, Is miss
ing. 1t was noticed that there were nine
persons among the wreck who were taken
away On the train afterwards. Tracks OF
horses were found about the burned bridge
and therewere other proofs that there has
been a number OF mysterious hOrsemen In
the vicinity. The matter has been kept very
quiet, but detectives are at work, and some
startling developments are expeeted.l
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
Aueusta RepuhlIcans.

At the Republican caucus in Augusta
Thursday Mayor Macomber was renominated,
Hon. John l.. Stevens presented the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution, which he
supported by forcible and telling remarks.
and which the caucus unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Republicans Of Maine In their
hrst State convention held In this city, thirtytwo
years ago last month, made the execution and ex.
stence Oi the prohibitory law against the sale Of
Intoxicating drinks q part OF their platform ana
armed II TO be one Of the chief safeguards Of the
lives, reputation, property and homes Of our peo-
pie, and
Whereas The last Republican State convention,
held In Lewiston, In june 1856. strongly endorsed
our pr0hibitOry law. aud Governor Bodwell In his
recent message advised It's faithful enforcement;
therefore be Il
Resolved, BY the Republicans Of Augusta, that
they Will pledge their loyalty 90 their party and It's
principles and that the candidates TO be supported
az the polls next Monday and those 10 be selected
as city officers, will receive votes with the
derstandng that when elected they will enforce
the prOhibitory law with the same YlgOr and in-
Dartiality they will any other law.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
A CIRCULAR
From the Boston & Maine on the
Interstate Commerce Bill.

BosroN, March 1.-THE following circular
has been sent to all of the agents on the
Boston & Maine railroad, accompanied with
a copy of the interstate commerce law, by
General Manager James T. Furber:
BOSTON, March, 1887.
The interstate commerce act, recently passed
by the United States Congress, becomes an effect
i've law after April 4th. This road, being an in
terstate road, 1t becomes necessary to arrange its
passenger, freight and express tariffs to comply
with the law, and hereby gives notice that on and
after April 4th all special arrangements and rates
now in existence tUr the moving of all kinds of
traffic between the States through which this
road is operated will be cancelled. The new tar
ifs Of rates will be arranged as soon as practical
BILE, which shall be in accordance with the provis-
ions OF the interstate commerce act.
Until the new tariffs are issued, the present
printed tariffs and classifcations will be used ex
cept wherein the same may conflict with the inter-
state commerce law.
General freight and passenger agents will ex-
anime the present tariffs before issuing new ones
and wil on the 4th of April. change such rates as
are necessary to be- changed in order to comply
with the law Each agent will be supplied with
a copy OF the act, and will be held personally re-
sponsible If lie violates any of its provisions.
Heads OF departments and agents viii after April
4th issue no trip passes, except to actual en-
ployes.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
Tho New SAYINGS Rank Bill.

The bill introduced by Mr.. Fogg. Of Port
land, among other provisions relating TO Saw
ing's Banks, provides for not less than ons
examination annually Of the savings by the
Bank Examiner, leaving the authority with
that officer to make additional examinations
If deemed necessary. The presen. legisla-
ture by chartering large number Of trust
companies, and providing for the organiza-
tiOn OF numerous loan and building assOcia
tions, placing them under the supervision Of
the bank examiner and making II his duty to
examine and report ON the same, has very
largely increased the duties of that office,
and TO such an extent that 1t will be practi-
cally impossible for the examiner TO perform
the duties under the present statute, provid-
ing absolutely for two examinations.
The savings banks are In most excellent
condition, and their supervision by Exami-
ner Richards has been most thorough and
satisfactory. The committee on banks and
banking have the matter under considera-
finn
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Wording Hall.

Mr.. JohnICalvin Stevens has completed the
plans for Wording Hall, the new school
building given by Mrs. Catherine l.. Word
ing to Kicker Classical Institute at Houlton.
The building win be Of brick with freestone
trimmings, two stories high with slated
roof. On the first floor will be two main
school rooms, a library and reading room,
mathematical room, class room, teachers
room. dressing-rooms and principals Office.
This story will be 10 feet high. The second
floor will contain the chemical aud class
rooms, and hall room seating 80. In tha
roof story there can be three we'll lighted
rooms, for painting, drawing, music and 4
natural history collection. The building
will be finished In natural woods, and heated
by steam. The gymnaslums, cool cellars and
water closets will be in the Easements. EverV
room will be well lighted and ventilated.
There will be an arched entrance 10 the
school bearing tablet with the date, giVer.
oetagOnal tower with open belfry.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
THE STATE.
ARoosrooK co1rNrY.


The Aroostook Pioneer thought that a
large amount OF the paper OF the Maritime
Bank Is held in this county. Two parties In
Hoult0n are offered as hight as fifty cents on
the dollar for the paper. The report that
Mr. Il. X. Burpee owned 5000 worth Of
stock In the bank Is incorrect.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
The East Maine Conference Seminary Is
free from debt, with an endowment Of about
SZo,OOO, an income from tuition Of 81, 5000,
and an income from other sources Of 81, 900.
IL apparatus Is valued at 81 800. Its library
has more than 1000 volumes, and its cabinet
has about 1000 specimens.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
A subscription paper has been started In
Bangor among the spOTtsmen to purchase q
large number Of American quail which will
be liberated in the vicinity Of Bangor
WALDO COUNTY.
IL Is said that nine years ago man In one
OF the interior towns in attempting to BUTCH
er year old hog was bitten by the porker.
He got out Of the pen and remarked that he
would make that beast suffer From that
day to this the hog has subsisted on a scanty
diet OF crackers and water
The busiest place in Belfast is French
Brothers poultry farm, where 1850 chickens
from one TO five weeks old are being cared
for. A summer heat Is maintained in the
br0Oding house, by means Of a continuous
hot-water current, and the chicks chirp their
merriest on the coolest days. Three incuba-
tors are used for Matching, new filed with
1000 eggs, one-third being ducks eggs.
When the chickens are sixteen weeks old
they will be sent to the Boston market, where
broilers bring fancy prices Receipts from
older fowl already marketed warrant the Iex-
pectation Of very high rates. A hundred
eggs are now produced daily, all Of
which are retained for Matching.
The bondsmen Of Mr.. f. B. Dunton, late
postmaster lat the Centre, have compromised
with the government and there win be no
further proceedings. The case was
tried last fall and resulted in a verdict Of
$500 for the government.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
A letter was received In Eastport last week
bringing to Mr.. Geo. Copp and wife, the sad
intelligence Of the loss az sea Of their only
son, W. Reed Copp. He had been absent
from home about two years, and at the time
Of his death was In the United States Navy.
The letter was written on board the u. s. s.
Qulnneborg, at GabOon River, Africa. IL
states that he disappeared from the ship
while at sea, near Cape Palmas, ,on the morn
ing Of December 26th, 1886, and Is supposed
to have fallen overheard and drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
RACING TRAINS.
One OF Them Dltched and Several
People Badly Injured.

LITcHFIELD, ILL.,, March 1.-THE south
pound passenger train on the Jacksonville
Vierden and Girard this afternoon Two
passenger coaches were ditched, and thirty
passengers more or less hurt. State Senator
Il; Southworth received internal injuries,
which may result fatally. Train master
were also seriously hurt. 1t Is said the
wreck was caused by running at too high
rate OF speed. The train on the Jackson
vllle road, and one op the Chicago Il Alton
road which run parallel distance Of four
miles were racing.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12

depredations in the Superstition mountains.
The victim was rancher named Reaves,
whose mutilated body was discovered by
San Carlos scouts who were pursuing rem
egade. The scouts overlook the ,renegades
in camp, when a fight ensued. All the rene
gades horses and equipments were captured.
This news was brought here by. stage driv
eer who says the Indians were nine in num-
Der and made for the Tonto county. The
scouts are in pursuit. These Indians are
without doubt San Carlos Apaches and will
probably be killed or driven back to the res
ervati0n by the military.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
The Winter Port.
IN. Y. Commercial bulletin.)


Halifax, as a winter port. is losing its rep
utation, If there is anything in the COM
plants the Montreal journals are making as
to the harrassing delays incident to the trans
fer of freight from that point, owing to the
lack Of the necessary facilities. Large guam
titles Of goods are now lying in sheds at Hal
flax, which cannot be moved for want Of
cars, aud by consequence business in Mon
treal Is almost paralyzed in some lines. Since
December /, 1886, some twelve cargoes Of
raw sugar have been received at Halifax for
Montreal rehners; but the delays In for
warding it, we are told. have been simply
ruinous. For instance, sugar shipped at
Halifax on December 9th only reached
Montreal on Wednesday last. As a result of
these delays, some of the refners have now
closed down and workmen are idle for want
oil supplies Inc Montreal Herald is dis
posed to lay all the blame at the door Of Hon.
John Henry Pope and his alleged misman-
agement OF the lntercolonial Railway.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
FIGURES THAT LIED.
A Crooked Accountant Has Fled, but
Left His Books Behind.

NEW YORK, March 11.-Receiver David +.
Davis was in charge yesterday at the store
of Levensen & Co., which firm assigned
still busy with the examination of the books
kept by EdwardI NJ. Newman, now some
where in parts unknown. Michael Leven-
sen, one of the members of the firm, said
that the total amount Of the defalcation
could not yet be told, but he believed it
would be considerably over $4,000. Most of
it had been taken from the manufacturing
department, but on the books false charges
against parties in other cities had also been
found. 1t will take twelve months more to
complete the examination of Newman's ac-
counts. He was employed by the firm for
ten or eleven years, and the crooked work
had gone on from the first. By one change
of figures, the missing book-keeper is accns-
ed of raising an entry of $1650 to $26,5O0. In
most cases tue books had been tampered
with after they had been gone over by men,
bers of the firm.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
MAINE.
FarmIngton county Court. ~

rarn1inSton county Court. ~n
FARMINGToN, March 1.-THE court ad-
journed this afternoon having been in ses-
session ten days. Ten cases were tried be-
fore juries with verdict rendered in each.
Ten persons were sent to Auburn Jail for
cider selling, and one for liquor selling, the
latter being the noted Madam Cleayes, of the
Dead River region.
Items from Orono.
ORoNo. March 11.-This has been one of
the worst days of the season. 1t has been
showing and clustering.
DR.. Noah Cressey, of Hartford, Connecti-
cut, delivered an interesting lecture before
an intelligent audience .at Town Hall this
afternoon on the subject of bovine tubercu-
losis. Hon. T. A. Gilbert, of Greene; Benj
A. Burr, of Bangor, and many strangers
were in attendance. Questions were asked
by President Fernald, ProfessorHarvery and
others, and were satisfactorily answered by
the Doctor.
Death of State Assayer hitchings.
BIDDEFoRD, March ia despatch re-
teived here to-day from Cumberland an
nounces the death of State Assayer S. K.
Hi tchings, former principal of the Bidde-
ford High School which office he resigned
last summer on account of sickness. He was
20 years old. He received the degree of
batchelor of sciences from Colby University.
and was prominent among the scientists of
of Maine.
Fire at Saco.
SAco, March 12.-Fire at one o'clock this
morning totally destroyed the house of
Franklin E. Burnham. The loss is about
$1,000, lartly insured. The fire was caused
by defective chimney.
Republican Nominations.
BIDDEFoRD, March 17.-At Republican
caucus tonight Captain l.. II. Kendall was
nominated by acclamation for Mayor. The
election OCCURS Monday.
Prohibition Nomination.
BANGOR, March 1.-THE prohibitionist's
nominated tonight Elijah Low for Mayor.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
Another Strike,

YOUNGSTOWN, O., March 11.-No move
ment has been made to-day by either the
New York. Pennsylvania and Ohio or the
trains in their yards. The road brakemen
ON the Mahoning division, running through
freight trains from here to Cleveland, struck
TINS morning and joined the yard men, the
last through freight leaving here at II O'Clock.
ms closes the freight traffic between
youngstown and Cleveland over the New
York, Pennsylvania and Oifio.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
EEgsgF EEsFERa R,ff Is asffq4fsRB fssff4fsRB PRICE THREE CENTS.

gress TO pass the deficiency bill, the news
papers Of the country-acting through the
Associated Press, or acting outside OF that
needed to carry on the work until Congress
meets. The year promises to be one Of ex-
traordinary meteorological events and
changes, and the newspapers should not let
their readers suffer because Congress failed
in the neglected bill Is $4,000 for "observa-
tions and reports Of storms" This Is not a
large sum for all the newspapers Of the eoun-
try to pay for information which Is Of great
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12

The appropriation for the Reform School
was up in the Senate today. An item Of
S2,4oO for the purchase of farm was strick-
en- out in spite of the efforts of Senators Nor
cross and Wallace The rest of the appropri-
alton, $4,000 for 1887 and $1,000 for 1888,
was passed. In the course of the debate
considerable hostility was shown to the
school, one senator saying it would be cheap
er to board the boys at first-class hotel than
to keep them at the school. The appropria-
tions will now 10 the House.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
Enforcing the Liquor Law.

MONTPELIER, VT. March 11.-Another
sweeping enforcement of the prohibitory
law was made here this afternoon, three
drug stores being raided on search and
'"nre warrants. At the store of Ira G.
se..,. ST. N",it 100 gallons of various liquors
were taken. lie w.. =, Saline I,ouoT an.
several second offences IA. Issent in The
falling several months confinen.l ~ w =.
house of correction, and heavy fine If a.
lowed up. c. Blakely's store was raided
and l5 gallons of whiskey and few bottles
of ale taken. Bixby g. Co., were relieved of
quite quantity, but the proprietor claims
that he only kept it for compounding medi-
cines and proposes to fight the case. A: j.
Locking, saloon, was searched but nothing
found. The LIQUOR was turned over to the
town. This is the first time the drug stores
were ever raided here, and there is great
difference Of opinion among lawyears as to
the legality of the seizure.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
Both Starved to Death.

New BRUNSWICK, N. j., March 1.-THE
result Of the post mortem examination ON the
bodies of Robert and Cornelia Denmead
whose decomposed bodies were found in their
hoyel yesterday, showed that the woman's
lungs were in normal condition, and that
her death was not caused by pneumonia
Her stomach and intestines were absolutely
empty of solid matter, showing that the wo-
man was starved to death. Mrs. Denmead
had been dead for at least two months, Rob
ert Denmead's body was gaunt and shriyeled.
The lungs and heart were decomposed The
stomach and intestiues were empty. His
death was also caused by starvation.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12

CHARLESTON, S. c., March 11.-John
Brown, Jr., son Of John Brown of Harpers
Ferry, has written a letter to Major Henry
E. Young, warmly approving of the disposi-
tion made of his recent contribution to the
earthquake fund. Mr. Browns money was
turned over to the Confederate Home. He
says that when the non cOmbatants of the
war have passed away there will be little left
of the "blo0dy chasm," and that the men
who fought each other can now fully com
prehend the meaning Of the word fraternity.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
THE OCEAN RACE.
All In Readiness-The Start to be
Made at O'Clock To-day.

New YORK, March ia 5O-mile breeze
is blowing to-day and everything looks ia
v0rable for the start of the oceon yacht race
tomorrow. Everything is in readiness. The
start will be made promptly at l o'clock
from an imaginary line drawn from Owls
Head to the tug Luckenbach, on which will
be the regatta committee of the New York
be anchored abreast Of buoy 10. Any differ
ence in the time of crossing the line will not
be considered in the race, and after the
starting signal has once been given the
yacht that crosses the Roche's Point line and
enters Queenstown Harbor first will be the
winner. The betting is still in favor of the
Dauntless. About 100000 has been wagered
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
JAMES 3. EAps.
A Glowing Tribute Paid to His Mem

NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-THE Times
Democrat, commenting en- the death of Capt.
James B. Eads says: The loss at any time
of such a man would be calamity to man
kind, but at this particular time, In the full
ripeness of his fame as great engineer and
scientists, when the crowning glory Of his
long and useful life that giant work, which
his genius had conceived and which it was
his dearest wish to live long enough to carry
master mind, his guiding hand, his death is
indeed deplorable. Regarding the jetties and
the benefits resulting to the Mississippi Val
lev it SAYS: This one engineering enprise Of
his has added 81 ,S00,000,O0O to the wealth of
the farmers and manufacturers OF this vast
region, which he opened to the larges t
steamers of the world.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
Excitement in Newfoundland over
the Bait ouestIon-FaIse Reports
Correcfed

HALIFAX, March 11.-Persons who ar
land from st. John report excitement in
Newfoundland over the refusal of the
British government to approve the bait bill
but is subsiding, and that the islanders
express confidence that the imperial author
tiles will not disallow the bill second time.
lation that fishermen are dying Of starvation
on the shores of Newfoundland. Not a
single person has died for want Of food and
none will die,
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12

1t was voted to issue certificates to Messrs.
Gaillnger and McKenney, which was accord
ingly DONE
At the session Of the governor and council
TINS forenoon, Thursday, April 4, 1887, was
designated as Fast Day. A. W. Baker of
Lebanon was appointed auditor of the State
IreaSurer's accounts, and councillors Up
Ton, Salpay and Jewett were selected to as
sist him in that work.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
HEARD THE STEAMERS GUNS,
But Could Find No Signs Of a Wreck.

CoHAssET, Mass, March 11.-As result
OF yesterdays storm, telephone communiea-
tlon between the South Shore and Boston is
entirely cut OIL this morning Wires are
broken and poles down in a number of
places. Streets through wooded districts are
practically barricaded, large boughs, and In
some instances heavy trees, being broken
down by the weight of snow collected upon
them, lying directly across the Streets
For some hours last night steamer was
heard blowing her whistle and firing guns off
the coast, and 1t was feared that craft had
foundered or had been driven ashore on the
rocks, but as no wreckage could be found
this morning she undoubtedly got safely out
Of her trouble. A drive along the shore
from Hull to Scituate this morning revealed
no wreckage of any kind.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
Business Failures for the Week.

New YORK, March 1.-THE business fail
ing the last seven days, as reported to 4. G.
Dunn Il Co. and +. Rus ell q Co., of the
Mercantile Agency, to-day, number for the
United States 230, and for Canada 50, or a
total OF 2S2 failures as compared with 220
last week,
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TOWN ELECTIONS.

HARRIsoN-Howard L. Sampson, town clerk;
Joshua Howard, Geo. 4. Tarbox, D. Chute Sc,
ieetmeni A, n; Morse, treasurer, II. H. Cole,
Ieo. fltts, a. w. Taylor, s. :. committee; Geo.
Roberts, collector and eOnstables.
OrisFIELD-H. A. Hall town clerk L. I. Brett
Thomas jackson, Geo. Greene. seleetmen; Z. n.
Hancock, treasurer; Geo. Greene, supervisor Of
schools ). ID. JllisOn, collector and constable,
ETNA-Selechnen, VIM. Il. Locke, s. M.
Means, Chas. Dyer, treasurer, Joseph f. Friend
clerk, Joseph T. Friend; supervisor, l.. n. star
kta
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
a Chicago Ea,,,,,e

CHIeAeo, March 1.-THE failure of Geo.
1. Houghton, Tree dealer in wheat, was an
nounced on change shortly before o'clock,
and the close. selling of his slong' wheat
served to break the market nearly one cent
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-12
RAILWAY MATTERS.


The following general notice has been Is
sued from the Office Of the Superintendent Of
the Portland & Rochester railroad:
PORTLAND, Me. March o. 1887.
Ihe interstate commerce bill which takes effect
on April 9th, 1887, makes IL necessary frf tals
corporation TO give notice TO all Shippers OF all
easses OF property, and ~ connections, that tar
ms and special rates now In force VIII De with
drawn oI or before that date and new tariffs made
In accordance with the requirements Of that Law
viii be issued, TO take effect on or previous there
to. j. W. PETERS, Supt.
NOTES.
The annual report Of the Grand Trunk
Railway Company for the year 1886 shows:
Gross earnings. S3,041 900; expenses, ST.
356, 900; net. S685,0O0. The report states that
the pooling was inadequate TO maintain rates.